Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9" x 13" baking pan with nonstick cooking
spray, line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal, and set
aside.
Place walnuts and coconut flakes on a separate baking sheet and bake 5
minutes or until lightly toasted. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
Combine brownie mix, toasted nuts, coconut, 1 egg, and butter or oliv
e oil in a bowl and stir to combine. Press cake mixture in bottom of t
he prepared baking pan and set aside.
Combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, and remaining 2 eggs in a mixing
bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or
until smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over cake mixture. Bak
e for 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool for 1 hour or more. Cut cake i